Caregiver Training Series Course Descriptions
(Courses meet CDA/CCP requirements)
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Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) (20 hrs.=No CEU)
CDA Content Area #6
Introduction to child care training. The course provides new and/or future child care professionals with knowledge needed to provide quality care for young children while helping each individual child develop to his or her full potential. The course contains information and learning activities that stress the importance of the caregiver and of child care work.
Child Development I (10 hrs.=1 CEU)
CDA Content Area #8
Outlines major growth events of the first six years of life. Discusses practical ideas for meeting the needs of growth stages by observing and matching activities, materials, and equipment to the children's abilities.
Behavior and Guidance I (10 hrs.=1 CEU)
CDA Content Area #3
Suggests ways to encourage positive behavior. Considers caregiver's skills as key to good discipline. Suggests ways to handle difficult situations and explains differences in typical and severe problem behaviors.
Daily Program for Infants and Toddlers (10 hrs.=1 CEU)
CDA Content Area #5
Discusses stages of development and basic needs in nutrition, feeding, sleep, and toilet training. Suggests appropriate play activities and toys. Suggestions to construct a daily program schedule.
Child Development II (10 hrs.=1 CEU)
CDA Content Area #7
Focuses on four aspects of development - physical, mental, social and emotional. Shares information on observing and recording children's development. Emphasizes careful observation of behaviors indicating growth; provides suggestions for enriching development through play. Gives specific assistance on supporting play for each aspect of development.
Health and Safety (10 hrs.=1 CEU)
CDA Content Area #1
Helps plan for children's health and safety; contains guidelines for providing safe places for young children. es how to help children learn good habits. Discusses common illnesses and emergency procedures. Suggests ideas for communication with parents.
Behavior and Guidance II (10 hrs.=1 CEU)
CDA Content Area #3
Builds on Behavior and Guidance and Families and Child Care: A Team for Children. When children display aggressive behavior, there is no quick or easy solution. The child care provider must find the right mix of child development, guiding behavior techniques, working with the family, working with the child, and activities to support the child's behavior. The combination of these efforts will support the child displaying the aggressive behavior.